Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club pays tribute to former Lady Captain

It was with deep sadness that we, the members and staff of Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club, learned of the passing of our good friend and former Lady Captain Mary Menton.

When this lovely lady joined our Club we all knew someone special had arrived.

On meeting Mary we were captivated by her energy, good humour, positivity and her love of living life to the full.

It soon became clear that Mary was a woman of vision, and could turn visions into reality. She brought charisma, colour and panache to the club.

She was invited to take on the role of Centenary Lady Captain in 2010. A role she humbly accepted with pride and with a host of wonderful ideas to mark this special and historic occasion. With Mary nothing was impossible.

With the Club behind her she achieved and we enjoyed many significant events that year.

A Ladies Gala day that saw one hundred ladies play on May 14th that year followed by 19th hole celebrations.

An amazing Lady Captain’s Day, the organising of a Capsule to be interred with members’ best wishes for future generations and that was just for starters!!

All of this was done alongside Mary holding down a full-time job.

Like all good leaders, Mary possessed many qualities. To name just a few she was creative, energetic, generous with her time, very hospitable, innovative, charismatic and unswerving in her beliefs.

We enjoyed her ‘conference calls’, her ability to multitask at lightning speed, her attention to detail and all whilst tottering in her ‘must have’ high heels!

A very special lady has left us. Rarely do we have the honour of meeting someone so kind, generous, funny, hardworking and thoughtful.

She has left us in Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club with an abundance of happy memories.

Rest in Peace Mary.